Press Release Article

Both westbound lanes of the Goethals Bridge will be closed during overnight hours on Saturday, November 13, and on Saturday, November 20 for repair work. These lane closings will take place in addition to ongoing westbound lane closures that began in April.

The revised New Jersey-bound lane closure schedule is as follows:

Monday through Thursday from 9:30 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following day.

Friday and Saturday from 11:59 p.m. until 8 a.m. the following day.

There are no overnight closings on Sundays or major holidays. During these hours, motorists are advised to use the Bayonne Bridge or Outerbridge Crossing as alternate routes.

Effective Sunday, November 21, full westbound lane closures will be suspended for the winter season and will resume in Spring 2005.

For additional information, call the Port Authority\'s toll-free Customer Connection at 800 221-9903 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Automated information is available at other times. Information also is available on the Port Authority\'s Web site: www.panynj.gov.